CASTRA CITY RUN
Total length
Elevation
Time limit
Date
APRIL 26, 2025
UP FOR AN EASY RUN?
PUT ON YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND GET TO KNOW CASTRA – AN OLD ROMAN SETTLEMENT, NOW KNOWN AS BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF AJDOVŠČINA. DISCOVER IT IN ALL ITS CHARMING BEAUTY OF SUBURBAN PATHS, STREAMS, AND FORESTS.
RACE IN NUMBERS
DATE
April 26, 2025
DISTANCE
10 km
ELEVATION
150 m +/-
TIME LIMIT
/
AID STATIONS
1
START TIME
16:30
START / FINISH
Ajdovščina
LOWEST POINT
72 m
HIGHEST POINT
250 m
ITRA: /
AATC: /
ELEVATION PROFILE
ARE YOU READY TO
GET TO KNOW CASTRA?
REGISTER HERE
ENTRY FEES
REGISTRATION BY DATE | PRICE |
pre-registration | 28 € |
September 30, 2024 | 32 € |
November 30, 2024 | 34 € |
January 5, 2025 | 36 € |
February 28, 2025 | 38 € |
April 15, 2025 | 40 € |
GROUP DISCOUNT
NUMBER OF PEOPLE |
DISCOUNT |
5 or more | 5% |
15 or more | 7% |
25 or more | 10% |
- The minimum number of runners for any distance is 5
- Group members can run different distances
- The price per runner is from 5 to 10% lower than individual registrations
- Please email us at info@ultratrail.si to receive further information
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION
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The Castra Run – UTVV 10 km starts from Ajdovščina and leads towards the villages of Plače and Ustje (refreshment point), where it crosses the Vipava River. The route follows the Vipava River and crosses it again over the Napoleon Bridge in Dolenje, where it connects with the longest distances and finishes in Ajdovščina. This playful and easy route of less than 200 vertical metres is suitable for all trail running beginners.
The UTVV challenge takes place in the valley where one of the most important battles of the late Roman period occurred. This battle, known as the Battle of the Frigidus, happened in 394. It was fought between the army of the Eastern Emperor Theodosius I and the army of the Western Roman ruler Eugenius. Theodosius’ victory united the Roman Empire under one emperor for the last time in history and solidified the dominance of Christianity in Europe.
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT | 10 – CASTRA CITY RUN |
BIB number on the front side and always visible | + |
Drinking cup | + |
Running shoes | + |
Water bottle (camel bag, bottle, soft flask …) | / |
Survival blanket | / |
First aid kit with a bandage, gauze, and patches | / |
Wind jacket | / |
Whistle | / |
Mobile phone | / |
Headlamp with a spare battery | / |
Clothing suitable for winter conditions (from -3° C to 30° C), in case of strong wind (speed over 100 km/h) | / |
Sun protection | / |
Energy food | / |
Running poles | / |
+ Mandatory gear
Make sure you have all the required equipment when you collect your BIB number. If anything is missing, you won’t receive your race number. If your required equipment is incomplete or not shown when requested along the race route, you will be disqualified immediately. Random checks will be conducted during the race.
FEE INCLUDES
IN THE MONTHS BEFORE THE RACE
- free webinars on how to train and prepare for UTVV with UESCA coach and team organizers
- free 1-day UTVV training tours/recces with experienced local trail running guides from October to March in Vipava Valley
- a possibility to join us on multi-day recces in Vipava Valley
- inspirational, educational and entertaining content on our socials
- newsletter with all the information about the race
- a race guide with all the information needed for runners and supporters, published two weeks before the race
RACE WEEK
- personalized BIB number with an RFID time-keeping tag
- starter goodie bag with the official UTVV technical race T-shirt, gifts and souvenirs
- GPS trackers for the Emperor 160 km and Centurion 110 km runners
- drop bags at the transition aid stations for the Emperor 160 km (2) and Centurion 110 km (1) race
- Emperor 160 km (2) and Centurion 110 km (1) drop bags transfer back to the finish line in Ajdovščina
- finish bags for all races
- aid stations with a variety of drinks and food approximately every 12 km
- hot meals for Emperor 160 km (2) and Centurion 110 km (1) race
- a hot meal at the finish line in Ajdovščina for all runners
- showers, changing room and a quiet room for resting near the finish area
- medical first aid in the finish area and at specified aid stations
- live timekeeping, interim times, and results
- a pick-up shuttle for each runner that drops out at aid stations
AFTER THE RACE
- a Roman medal of honour for all finishers
- a downloadable finisher certificate
- a deep knowing and, of course, the right to brag you are a warrior
CATEGORIES
WOMEN | MEN |
up to 34 years | up to 34 years |
35 to 49 years | 35 to 49 years |
50 to 59 years | 50 to 59 years |
over 60 years | over 60 years |
AWARDS
The first three in the absolute category will be awarded trophies and prizes.
The Organizer reserves the right to make changes.
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you for this amazing event; the organisation was excellent and the staff was very friendly and professional. I loved my experience.
You guys rock!!!
Awesome race, awesome places, the nature, the mountains… so everything. The UTVV staff were also amazing.
Thanks for the smiles
HALL OF FAME
Male | Female | |
1. | Vladislav Litvinchuk (RU) – 0:43:45 | Julija Brus (SI) – 0:46:45 |
2. | Andrej Rijavec (SI) – 0:44:31 | Ana Vrečar (SI) – 0:47:17 |
3. | Jernej Šemrov (SI) – 0:46:17 | Maja Laznik (SI) – 0:52:30 |